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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is what the new Law for strengthening the mining and energy sectors approved by the Assembly proposes

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a new Organic Law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors to enhance fiscal revenues and support macroeconomic stability.

Feb 27 • 01:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MTN Nigeria posts N5.2tn revenue, boosts economy

MTN Nigeria reported a service revenue of N5.2 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting its role in supporting national economic development through substantial investments and tax contributions.

Feb 27 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How 'bond vigilantes' have evaluated our fiscal policy?

The article discusses the assessment of Brazil's fiscal policy by 'bond vigilantes' and how it reflects on the country's economic health post-Bolsonaro administration.

Feb 26 • 21:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba budget set to be revealed on March 24 as province deals with growing deficit

Manitoba's NDP government plans to announce its budget on March 24, facing challenges related to health care, cost of living, and a significant fiscal deficit.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2027: France Will Have to Make an Effort of 40 Billion Euros to Meet Its Commitments

France needs to find an additional 40 billion euros to meet its fiscal commitments to the European Union by 2027.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Schloss Bellevue: Taxpayers' Association warns of billion-euro renovation

The Taxpayers' Association (BdSt) criticizes the high costs associated with the renovation of Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the German President.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tariff could raise up to R$ 20 billion this year and exchange for national products is 'uncertain', says Senate agency

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs on over a thousand products is projected to generate up to R$ 20 billion in revenue this year, according to the Independent Fiscal Institution.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Central Bank Suffers: Another Billion Loss for the ECB

The European Central Bank reported a billion euro loss for the fiscal year, though lower than the previous year's loss.

Feb 26 • 11:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report: Prime Minister 'Does Not Assume Return of Futenma Base' in Upper House Representative Questions

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed confidence in the passage of the initial budget for the new fiscal year while stating that the return of the US Futenma Air Station in Okinawa is not expected.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

IMF issues national debt warning to US

The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Charting the 2026 Budget - From National Debt to Personal Income Tax

The article examines South Africa's 2026 National Budget, highlighting significant fiscal policy changes and their implications for citizens.

Feb 26 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The reaction to Nvidia's results was modest

The reaction to Nvidia's financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 was understated despite surpassing market analysts' expectations.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The electoral reform as a fiscal prelude

The recent electoral reform proposal in Mexico is seen not just as a political system redesign, but as a strategic move towards addressing more complex fiscal discussions.

Feb 26 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New losses for the yen

The yen has fallen to a two-week low against the dollar following the appointment of two academics to Japan's central bank board, raising concerns about future interest rate hikes amidst supportive monetary and fiscal policies advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Technology Giant Nvidia's Revenue Hits Record High

Nvidia, the American AI chip manufacturer, reported a record revenue of $68.1 billion for its latest fiscal quarter, surpassing expectations and marking a 73% increase from the previous year.

Feb 26 • 02:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

AI giant Nvidia broke records in the previous quarter

Nvidia reported record-breaking results in its last fiscal quarter, with revenues of $68 billion and profits nearing $43 billion.

Feb 25 • 22:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nvidia's revenue and profits surge in 2025 with AI boost and optimistic forecasts

Nvidia reports a record revenue of $215.9 billion for the previous fiscal year, driven by a 73% increase in Q4 earnings fueled by the growing demand for AI technologies.

Feb 25 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nvidia forecasts sales of $78 billion in the first fiscal quarter, above expectations

Nvidia has projected sales of $78 billion in the first fiscal quarter, exceeding market expectations due to significant investments in AI processors by major tech companies.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Start of Third Discussion on the Osaka Metropolis Plan, Difficulty in Completion Within the Year Expected

The Osaka Metropolis Plan's third discussion has begun, but significant challenges may prevent its completion within the fiscal year due to cautious opinions within the ruling party.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Global Debt: Record at $348 trillion – Explosive increase driven by government deficits

Global debt has surged to a record $348 trillion by the end of 2025, marking the fastest rise since the pandemic, primarily due to increased government deficits.

Feb 25 • 20:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Expert: The next government faces a difficult task - billion-euro adjustments must be made as genuine savings

Professor Roope Uusitalo states that Finland's next government will face significant budgetary challenges requiring 8-11 billion euros in genuine savings or revenue increases.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Chalmers in inflation 'denial', shadow treasurer says

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson accuses Jim Chalmers of being in denial regarding government spending's role in inflation, as the opposition criticizes the government's fiscal policies amidst ongoing inflation concerns.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs

Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.

Feb 25 • 19:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Revenue board urges states to align with new tax regime

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

Feb 25 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE of SC announces competition with 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 10.4 thousand; see areas

The Court of Accounts of the State of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition for 20 vacancies, targeting various fields for the position of external control fiscal auditor.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Silent Revolution in Corporate Finance: Accounting Enters the Intelligent Era

The financial sector is transforming into a strategic hub due to digitalization and new pressures, evidenced by the introduction of platforms like Siigo Fiscal that enhance accounting practices.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Purra lashes out at the opposition – new stance on savings

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra announced that the EU Commission does not require Finland to make immediate drastic adjustments in response to its budgetary surveillance status.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Refis comes into effect in Piracicaba: see how debt negotiation works and service locations by type of debt

The Fiscal Regularization Program (Refis 2026) has been implemented in Piracicaba, offering significant tax debt relief to residents.

Feb 25 • 16:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rapporteur of PEC 6x1 demands government counterpart to 'not place 100% of the impact on society'

The rapporteur of the PEC 6x1 in Brazil is urging the government to share the financial burden of changes to the workweek structure, rather than letting society absorb the full impact.

Feb 25 • 13:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A taxpayer who had their payments miscalculated by the tax office is entitled to interest

A Polish taxpayer is entitled to interest due to a miscalculation of their payments by the tax office.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The primary surplus of the central government is R$ 86.9 billion in January and reduces by 2.2% in a year

Brazil's central government reported a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January, slightly below market expectations and a 2.2% decrease from the same month last year.

Feb 25 • 12:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The First in the Nation: Hyogo Prefectural Police Abolish 'Essay' in Recruitment Exams for University Students

The Hyogo Prefectural Police have decided to abolish the essay component in their recruitment exams for university students starting from the fiscal year 2026, aiming to lower barriers for applicants as competition decreases.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Debris Retrieval Robot Arm Unveiled: Development Delays, Second Unit Set for 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) unveiled a robot arm designed to retrieve melted nuclear fuel from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, with plans to deploy a second unit by fiscal year 2026 due to development delays.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Unions warn of the impact of the debt brake – 'The economy cannot withstand significant tightening'

Finnish unions SAK and STTK caution that proposed fiscal tightening linked to the debt brake may seriously harm the country's economy.

Feb 25 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling estimates from economists about upcoming cuts: 'Vicious circle'

Economists provide alarming forecasts regarding necessary budget cuts in Finland, reflecting skepticism about government growth projections and fiscal strategies.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A shocking figure revealed - The knockout came immediately: 'Finland's economy cannot bear it'

Finnish labor organizations express concern over significant required adjustments to the national economy due to a new report on debt regulations, predicting a severe fiscal tightening in coming years.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

IMF urges China to prioritise consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy

The IMF calls on China to shift towards consumption-led economic growth and implement stronger fiscal measures to support domestic demand amidst a record trade surplus.

Feb 25 • 08:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy

In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump addressed concerns about the economy while facing public skepticism regarding his fiscal management.

Feb 25 • 08:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Eldorado for Two Trillion. The President Should Have Vetoed the State Budget

The article discusses the criticism surrounding the Czech president's decision not to veto a state budget amounting to two trillion.

Feb 25 • 07:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast at 8:30: Parties reached an agreement - this is the debt brake

Finnish political parties have reached an agreement on a new debt brake ahead of the upcoming election term, although the Left Alliance has opted out of the agreement.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves tax incentives of R$ 5.2 billion for data centers

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a new tax incentive regime aimed at benefiting data centers, maintaining significant fiscal benefits for equipment purchases in this sector.

Feb 25 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilization of the World Goes Beyond What The Economist Exposed

The article discusses The Economist's use of the term 'Brazilization' in relation to wealthy countries' fiscal policies, emphasizing the cultural aspects of Brazil that are often overlooked in critical assessments of its economy.

Feb 24 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Economic slowdown in 2025 compromises ICMS and worsens the scenario of tax reform

The economic slowdown projected for 2025 is expected to significantly impact ICMS revenues and complicate the fiscal scenario for states ahead of an impending tax reform in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Speculation Tax: These luxury goods are now also exempt from tax

The Federal Fiscal Court has clarified that expensive motorhomes can be considered 'items of daily use' and thus exempt from the speculation tax on private sales.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Refis: Piracicaba City Council unanimously approves debt negotiation bill with the city hall and rejects amendments

The Piracicaba City Council has unanimously approved a bill that establishes a Fiscal Regularization Program to allow debt negotiations with the city, while rejecting several amendments during the process.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Defense Minister: Japan plans to deploy ground-to-air missiles near Taiwan

Japan is set to deploy ground-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by the fiscal year 2030, signaling its commitment to boosting regional defense amid rising tensions with China.

Feb 24 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fiscal leadership supports the Government's request to investigate social networks for the dissemination of AI-generated child pornography

The fiscal leadership of Spain has unanimously backed the government's request to investigate social networks for distributing AI-generated child pornography, with the final decision resting with the Attorney General.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report obtained by IL reveals: There may be an adjustment need of up to 15 billion euros ahead

A report suggests Finland may face a greater fiscal adjustment need than expected, potentially reaching 15 billion euros due to various economic factors.

Feb 24 • 10:15 UTC

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